Free Web NovelHalf an hour later, the clouds over Dijin finally cleared, and three suns reappeared from behind the mist.
However, the lively and bustling event venue was now filled with a chilling 肅殺 atmosphere.
Everyone present had to undergo questioning by the Sky Patrol Guard, and anyone even slightly suspicious would be immediately apprehended.
The civil and military officials and various sects remained silent, knowing that the atmosphere in the Imperial City was extremely tense.
Most people still didn't know what had happened in the jiangshan sheji map, or why both sides had suddenly stopped fighting.
They also didn't know how the situation would develop next...
The jiangshan sheji map still hung high in the sky.
Human City was also still open.
Li Mo used fine wine to control his beautiful Master, making her behave and not bite people randomly, and then went to help Huang Donglai verify his identity.
Only then did he have time to think.
“Since an agreement has been made, will the candidates for the Heavenly Human Trial change?”
“Ah? Xiao Li, you still want to enter Human City?”
Huang Donglai's face was solemn as he took out an antidote and handed it to the eagerly waiting, pig-headed Lan Tian, then said:
“This matter involves the struggle between the Imperial Court, the Demon Summoning Sect, and the Eighth Realm; it is treacherous and ever-changing. A slight misstep could lead to utter destruction.”
“Oh, right, why didn't you run?”
Li Mo came back to his senses; Old Huang was still here.
Lan Tian subtly shifted her gaze, scrutinizing this overly cautious Flying Poison Double-Faced Turtle.
Huang Donglai rubbed the back of his head, cautiously looking around.
Finding no one observing, he sighed:
“If it were normal times, I wouldn't even be in Dijin.”
“Me neither.”
Li Mo nodded in agreement.
Following his gaze, Huang Donglai saw Ying Bing not far away, opened his mouth, but didn't try to persuade him further.
At this moment, the Purple-Robed Eunuch who had just presided over the grand event walked out from the crowd.
He bowed:
“Li Shaoxia, Miss Ying, please.”
This eunuch was Jingtai Emperor's man, so there was no need to say who invited them.
Jingtai Emperor wants to see me and Ice Cube?
Li Mo didn't think too much; after exchanging a glance with Ying Bing, he nodded and followed the Purple-Robed Eunuch.
This was his first time entering the Imperial City.
The entire Imperial City was made up of towering palaces, and now there was a guard every five steps, a sentry every ten steps.
The further they walked, the more exotic flowers and plants they saw: wisteria with glowing light, forget-me-nots with floating starlight, a feast for the eyes.
Li Mo, however, was not intimidated, unlike the palace servants beside him who kept their heads down, afraid to look too much.
Instead, he looked around curiously.
Ying Bing, on the other hand, looked straight ahead, cool and serene.
Suddenly, her gaze shifted, and she saw a wooden stick by the roadside.
“Hmm?”
Li Mo felt a poke at his waist.
He turned around to see Ying Bing holding a straight, long wooden stick, her eyes sparkling with a bright smile.
“My goodness, Ice Cube, where did you find such a God Sword!”
“Just picked it up by the roadside.”
“Let me play with it quickly.”
Xiao Li's eyes lit up.
He took the 'God Sword' and put on a cool, Ice Cube-like face.
With a desolate expression, he said, 'The road is long, only the sword accompanies me,' and then began his EQ combo, the Raging Wind Absolute Slash, in the Imperial Garden.
“Oh my, Li Shaoxia, Little Li Ancestor!”
“Hmm?”
“These are all exotic flowers and plants brought from various places, a gathering of elites, very precious. If you damage them, Your Majesty might blame us...”
“What, a radish meeting?”
“??? Li Shaoxia, how old are you, still playing these games!”
The Purple-Robed Eunuch was sweating profusely and could only look to the side for help.
Han Xianzi, why don't you say something, control him!
But then he remembered that the 'God Sword' was originally found by Ying Bing for him.
Han Xianzi, it's one thing if you don't control him, but why are you being childish with him?
Before the Purple-Robed Eunuch could catch his breath, the scene he saw next almost scared him out of his wits, his Three Ethereal Souls and Seven Corporeal Spirits all leaving his body.
In the Peony Pavilion of the Imperial Garden, Jingtai Emperor, wearing a Dragon robe, with his crown removed and his hair tied with a black gold coronet, stood there with a serious expression, hands behind his back, scrutinizing Li Mo.
He spoke immediately:
“You've come.”
“...”
And Little Li Swordsman, after confirming eyes with Jingtai Emperor, did not tremblingly pay his respects, nor did he meekly stop his mischief.
Instead, he also stopped, with a cool expression:
“You knew I would come?”
Jingtai Emperor was startled, then sighed:
“You shouldn't have come.”
“But I still came.”
Purple-Robed Eunuch: “?”
What play is this?
“Since that's the case, you probably have the confidence to defeat me. Make your move.”
“Alright, take this sword!”
Purple-Robed Eunuch: “?????”
No, Your Majesty told you to make your move, and you're actually going to strike?
What's happening now? Should he shout for guards!
At this moment.
Little Li Swordsman soared into the air, his God Sword ethereal and untraceable. This move was exquisitely perfected, as if falling from beyond the heavens.
However, two palms were like a net from heaven and earth, like all rivers flowing into the sea.
Clang—
Jingtai Emperor performed an unarmed block of a blade!
The two exchanged glances, and it was Jingtai Emperor who first spoke with a smile:
“Where did you find this good sword? Why not part with it and give it to me?”
“It was originally Your Majesty's, it was just in the Imperial Garden all this time. Ying Bing just found it for me.”
“...”
Jingtai Emperor looked at Li Mo and Ying Bing.
One was bright and cheerful, the other as still as a virgin, yet when they were together, they seemed surprisingly harmonious.
His smile held a touch more complexity: “Forget it, you keep it. I have already possessed it, but it doesn't belong to me, and holding it would only let it gather dust.” fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓
“Thank Your Majesty for the gift!”
Little Li Swordsman was completely unreserved, even happier than receiving an imperial golden plaque.
“Your Majesty, Your Majesty, are you alright!”
The Purple-Robed Eunuch rushed forward anxiously.
“When I traveled the Jianghu back then, I was not an unknown person. It's been a long time since I've made a move, so I just wanted to stretch my muscles and bones.”
“Indeed, Your Majesty's martial arts attainments are extraordinary.”
Li Mo gave a thumbs up.
Jingtai Emperor sat back down, his expression also becoming serious:
“With you two fighting for Great Yu, I can rest assured.”
“Why do you still choose us?”
Ying Bing seemed to have discerned something from Jingtai Emperor and asked her question.
This was also something Li Mo was a little curious about.
The struggle in Human City had now escalated to a battle between Great Yu and the resurrected Blood God; it was no longer merely a reward or test for the top three of the Hidden Dragon competition.
Great Yu had many powerful individuals, and no matter how talented they were, they were only /N_o_v_e_l_i_g_h_t/ in the Third Realm. ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm
Jingtai Emperor was silent for a moment, then said:
“It's fine to tell you this. Yantian Laolao recommended you two to me. At first, I also felt that this burden was too heavy for you.”
As he spoke, a smile reappeared:
“But just now, I actually feel that Laolao was right; you two are perfectly suited!”
“If Human City could be solved by high Realm alone, it wouldn't have been wandering in the jiangshan sheji map for so long.”
The difficulties and trials of Human City are unrelated to one's Realm?
Li Mo considered this possibility.
“Go to the Mountain River Hall and wait. Do not disappoint me.”
“We will not fail our mission.”
Li Mo also became serious.
